Important note: Along with the new regulations, lawmakers axed Texas’ 2% fireworks tax.

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43 Responses to New Texas Fireworks Laws for 2016

Nicolas, we are closed this weekend and will reopen on Tuesday. Our wholesale operation is actually occupying our retail space for a couple more weeks, then our retail store will be fully available again June 20. If you need anything in the mean time, we encourage you to shop our retail fireworks website and place an order for pickup: http://www.superiorfireworks.com/retail

As a disclaimer, we can’t offer specific legal advice. That said, if there’s no pyrotechnic compound in the item, then we don’t see how the fireworks law would apply. Things like model rockets are already exempt from the law, so it would probably depend on your exact product and usage.

Brandon, from what we’ve read in the state law, it doesn’t seem like that would be an issue. However, we would always advise making sure your local government doesn’t have any additional rules that are more restrictive than the state law.

Carla, the Texas state law names a few specific locations where you can’t shoot fireworks. You cannot “explode or ignite fireworks within 600 feet of any church, a hospital other than a veterinary hospital, an asylum, a licensed child care center, or a public or private primary or secondary school or institution of higher education unless the person receives authorization in writing from that organization.” Other than that, it’s up to your local county or city government if they want to add additional restrictions. However, we cannot provide legal advice, and encourage you to double check with your local government to be sure of what’s allowed in your area.

Andrea, the Texas state law says you cannot “explode or ignite fireworks within 600 feet of any church, a hospital other than a veterinary hospital, an asylum, a licensed child care center, or a public or private primary or secondary school or institution of higher education unless the person receives authorization in writing from that organization.” Other than that, it’s up to your local county or city government if they want to add additional restrictions. However, we cannot provide legal advice, and encourage you to double check with your local government to be sure of what’s allowed in your area. Happy Fourth of July!

So I was told by a local firework seller (Red River County tx) that you are allowed to shoot off fireworks any day of the year now as long as there is not a burn ban in place. Is this true? We are doing some floating lanterns and fireworks at our wedding and it would be FANTASTIC if I dont have to wear my hot and heavy dress in July.

If you haven’t already purchased your fireworks, you won’t be able to get them from a local retail outlet since the retail sales window ended last night. Your only option at this point would be a wholesale distributor. Let us know if that’s something we can help you with: http://www.superiorfireworks.com/wholesale.

It depends on who is running the stand. Large companies with many retail locations might import from China and store everything in their own warehouses until the selling season. Others buy from a wholesaler like us. We handle all of the product sourcing, importing, storage, transportation, and all of the related regulatory and compliance requirements. We have many customers all over the country that use us as a supplier, and we’re always happy to help! If you’re interested in running your own stand, we also have a great blog series with helpful information here: http://www.superiorfireworks.com/blog/category/running-a-fireworks-stand/.

Absolutely! Texas state law only limits when fireworks can be sold, not when they can be used. Of course, we always advise checking with your local government to be sure that they don’t have any additional restrictions.

To our knowledge, the state law does not restrict when fireworks can be used. It only limits when they can be sold. However, local cities and counties sometimes have ordinances that are more restrictive, so it’s best to check with them before your event. I hope you have a fun weekend with your fireworks!

The state law doesn’t mention this, but your city ordinances might. There are a lot of cities that seem to have these types of rules in place, even prohibiting the sale and use of fireworks within a certain distance of the city limits. It would be best to check with both your city and county governments to see what they allow.

Mike, you won’t be able to purchase fireworks from a local retail outlet since the retail sales season ended on July 4th. Your only option at this point would be a wholesale distributor. Let us know if that’s something we can help you with: http://www.superiorfireworks.com/wholesale. You can also call or email us to speak with someone about your needs at 904-213-0615 or sales@superiorfireworks.com.

We’re needing some fireworks for a quinceanera in Mexico on the 18th but we are leaving on the 9th of September I wanted to know if you could sell us just a few of the aerial fireworks you know just something to throw up before the ban was to start if you can help us out with this this would be great my name is Anna Ochoa my phone number is 620-314-0280. If could helps out that would be great!!

Anna, we wouldn’t be able to provide a small quantity like you’re describing, unfortunately. Currently, we can only ship fireworks in wholesale quantities, which means buying by the case with a $1,000 minimum order. Also, we can’t provide specific guidance on this, but would advise researching the rules for transporting fireworks internationally before attempting to take anything into Mexico.

AJ, you can read a summary of the Texas fireworks law on the American Pyrotechnic Association website: http://www.americanpyro.com/assets/docs/State_Laws/tx13.pdf. Within Dallas city limits, though, we don’t believe you’re allowed to shoot fireworks. However, we would advise checking with your local authorities for specific guidance.

In an unincorporated area, you would only be subject to the law of your county and the state. We aren’t aware of any county-level rules that are more restrictive than the state’s fireworks law, so you should be fine. We would encourage you to double check with your county to be sure.

We didn’t find any information readily available on the county website about this, but the fire marshal’s office should be able to give you the information you need: http://www.hcfmo.net/. If you’re interested in selling during one of those additional holidays, definitely let the county know.

You are certainly subject to the restrictions of your HOA and we would recommend working with your neighbors to change this rule. Shooting fireworks wouldn’t be illegal as far as we know, but your HOA probably has fines or other enforcement methods that would apply if the rules are violated.

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